This point-and-shoot is basic in almost every aspect except its WiFi features. Image quality is disappointing, features are few, and low-light shooting capability is minimal. But if sharing and smart phone integration is a must-have, and your budget is small, the SZ5 is an obvious choice.Read more in our full conclusion.

Smartphones may be overtaking point-and-shoot digital cameras, in terms of the sheer volume of photos uploaded to popular social networking sites like Flickr and Facebook, but Panasonic has a new camera that brings the ease of WiFi to the improved image quality of a standalone digital camera; image quality no phone has yet to match.

Meet the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ5.

This WiFi-enabled camera gives users access to LUMIX CLUB cloud storage (so you never lose a memory) as well as the LUMIX Image Uploader. You can also set it to back up full resolution photos, and videos, to PCs and Smartphones on your home's wireless network, or playback photos and videos on DNLA-certified Panasonic HDTVs. Most importantly, you're only a few buttons away from instantly sharing your lives on Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Twitter, or YouTube.

But the SZ5 is much more than a WiFi-enabled device. It's also a feature filled digicam with a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor, Panasonic's Venus Engine Image Processor, and 720p resolution HD Video Recording. There are also Special Effects to play with, MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), Face Detection (for perfect focus), and Auto Retouch (when you need a little help).

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ5 Features:

14.1-megapixel CCD sensor

Venus Engine Image Processor

10x Optical Zoom

HD Video Recording in 1280 x 720p

3.0-inch Intelligent LCD

iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode

Face Detection

MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)

Intelligent Scene Selector

Intelligent Exposure

Auto Retouch

Special Effects, including:

Miniature Effect (photos and video)

Panorama Shot

Can add geotag info to your shots when connected to your GPS-enabled smartphone

WiFi-Capabilities:

Access to LUMIX CLUB cloud storage

Backup Photos and Video to PCs or Smartphones on your home's wireless network

Transfer photos easily to:

Facebook

Flickr

Picasa

Twitter

YouTube

Playback images on DLNA-compliant Panasonic VIERA TVs

USB power charging (in addition to the conventional AC)

LUMIX Image Uploader

SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ5 is available in black or silver, with a suggested retail price of $199.99 USD. See our buy button at the top right of this page to see the lowest price online.

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